Lavender fields in Provence, South of France

Very present in the south of France, lavender has been used since ancient times for its smell and color. Sachets of dried flowers are traditionally placed in wardrobes to perfume the wardrobe and keep moths away.
In Provence, lavender has been used since the Middle Ages for the composition of perfumes and medicines. Dried lavender flowers are very resistant and keep their aroma for a long time. Another very old use is to put lavender in the bath water for its perfume and its antiseptic and calming properties. The development of the French production of essential oil of lavender is linked to the establishment of perfumeries in the region of Grasse, on the French Riviera.